Nicola Bulley's Family Condemns Social Media 'Monster' Following Her Disappearance

Paul Ansell reveals the damaging impact of online sleuths and conspiracy theories in a new BBC documentary.

Nicola Bulley, a mother of two, disappeared on January 27, 2023, while walking her dog in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire.
Her body was found in the River Wyre on February 19, 2023, and an inquest later confirmed her death was due to accidental drowning.
Paul Ansell, Bulley's partner, describes the initial helpfulness of social media interest that quickly turned into harmful speculation and harassment.
Lancashire Police faced criticism for releasing personal information about Bulley's struggles with menopause and alcohol to counter online theories.
The BBC documentary, 'The Search for Nicola Bulley,' examines the impact of media coverage and social media on the investigation and the family's ordeal.